College Soccer

Et cetera Hutsell helps U.S. take 6-2 lead at PGA Cup David Hutsell of The Elkridge Club in Baltimore won both of his matches on the first day of the 25th PGA Cup at CordeValle in San Martin, Calif., as the United States took a 6-2 lead over Great Britain and Ireland. In the morning four-balls, Hutsell and Mark Sheftic of Blue Bell, Pa., combined for 12 birdies in defeating Simon Edwards and David Shacklady of England, 3 and 2. In the afternoon foursomes, Hutsell and Sheftic took four of the first seven holes in topping John Kennedy of England and David Mortimer of Ireland, 6 and 5. "We learned today that it was Captain [ Jim ]

Et cetera I'll Have Another will stand at stud in Japan I'll Have Another, the winner of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness last month, will head to Japan to stand at stud, The New York Times reported Saturday. The owner, Paul Reddam , said Friday that a deal had been reached with Shigeyuki Okada 's Big Red Farm on the island of Hokkaido to stand I'll Have Another beginning next year's breeding season. Financial terms were not disclosed. I'll Have Another, who is based at the trainer Doug O'Neill 's stable at Hollywood Park, was retired the day before the June 9 Belmont Stakes because of a tendon injury.

Laurel Park Heros Reward wins Mr. Diz; Md. Million race likely next Heros Reward won as expected, crossing the finish line under wraps to take the $50,000 Mister Diz Stakes for Maryland-breds Saturday at Laurel Park. Sent to post with entry mate Love You Too as the 1-5 favorites for trainer Dale Capuano under jockey Rosie Napravnik, Heros Reward raced wide and was unhurried before gaining command and winning by 1 1/4 lengths in 1 minute, 2.62 seconds for the 5 1/2 furlongs on the firm turf.

COLLEGE PARK - Rarely do you find a college soccer game in early September that can spark any considerable interest, but there's certainly one to be found tonight when Maryland plays host to UCLA at Ludwig Field. The numbers, timing and the two teams' recent history are clear indicators this is not just another regular-season game. It's the defending national champion Bruins, ranked No. 1 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll, vs. the No. 2 Terrapins; the home opener for the Terps at a dolled-up Ludwig, and a rematch of last year's national semifinal game, when all the breaks went the Bruins' way for a 2-1 win on a late penalty kick.

Et cetera Towson's West earns weekly honor in CAA Towson freshman tailback Terrance West (Northwestern) was named the Colonial Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for a career-high 183 yards on 21 carries and scoring three touchdowns in the Tigers' 40-30 victory Saturday over Maine, which pulled Towson into a a three-way tie for first place in the CAA. Also, Towson (7-2, 5-1) is ranked 12th in the The Sports Network/Fathead.com College Football Weekly Poll.

Et cetera Pikesville's Kraus moves to 3rd round of Mid-Amateur Andrea Kraus of Pikesville won two matches to reach the third round in the U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur championship Tuesday at Bayville Golf Club in Virginia Beach, Va. Kraus was 1-under-par in beating Jordan Craig of Connellsville, Pa., 5 and 4, and even par in stopping Kathy Postillion of Scottsdale, Ariz., 2 and 1. Christy Larrimore of...

Et cetera Salisbury No. 24 in D3football.com poll The Salisbury football team moved into the D3football.com Top 25 poll at No. 24 this week, the website announced Monday. Salisbury received 58 points, three more than Delaware Valley at No.25. The national ranking is the first for Salisbury since the 2009 season, when the Sea Gulls were No. 24 in D3football.com's Week 1 Top 25. Roller Derby: The Charm City and DC Rollergirls will host the Women's Flat Track Derby Association East Region playoffs at Du Burns Arena from Friday through Sunday.

Et cetera Terps men upset by BC in ACC quarters, 2-1 Seventh-seeded Boston College used two quick first-half goals to defeat second-seeded Maryland, 2-1, in the Atlantic Coast Conference men's soccer quarterfinals Tuesday night. The host Terps (13-3-3) had an 18-9 advantage in shots, but the Eagles (13-5-0) held on after scoring in the 13th and 17th minutes. Maryland's Casey Townsend scored his 13th goal of the season two minutes into the second half when he flicked in a cross from Jereme Raley . The NCAA tournament bracket will be announced Monday.

Et cetera Ovechkin says he's ready to play full season in Russia While he has yet to sign a contract, there is little doubt that Alex Ovechkin will play in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League during the NHL lockout. It's just a matter of where. On Monday, the Washington Capitals star left wing told Sovetsky Sport that he believes the lockout could cost the NHL a full season. Via Yahoo blogger Dmitry Chesnokov , Ovechkin told Sovetsky Sport's Pavel Lysenkov : "If the [NHL]